3 Podcasts and Books for Lung Cancer Patients
Find these titles at your local library, or bookstore, or on the Libby app for a chance to read them for free. If you prefer listening to podcasts, we’ve linked them directly below.
Books:
- Living with Lung Cancer—My Journey by Thomas E. Cappiello
Thomas Cappiello shares his personal experience with non-small cell lung cancer in this memoir, offering an honest and inspiring account of his diagnosis, treatment, and coping strategies. His story provides evidence-based resources, positivity, and support for anyone who’s been affected by lung cancer.
- The Living Room: A Lung Cancer Community of Courage by Bonnie J. Addario and Jon Land
This book is a collection of stories from lung cancer survivors who have found hope, strength, and community through an international virtual support group. Author Bonnie Addario, a survivor of stage 3B lung cancer and founder of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, hopes to break down the stigmas associated with lung cancer through real experiences, patients, and survivors.
- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
For a fiction option, The Art of Racing in the Rain is narrated by a dog named Enzo, who observes his owner, Denny, navigate different life challenges including his wife’s battle with cancer and parenting. This uplifting story captures the essence of family, loyalty, and unconditional love.
You can also watch the movie adaptation of this book on Amazon Prime.
Podcasts:
- ASCO Daily News | How AI Can Improve Patient Identification and Recruitment for Clinical Trials
If you’re curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing lung cancer care, listen to this episode where Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, medical director of oncology research at Capital Health, explains how AI can support recruitment for clinical trials and improve patient identification. Tune into the episode here.
- Hope with Answers | Adjuvant Therapy: The Next Step in Lung Cancer Treatment
In this episode, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas and lung cancer survivor and advocate Lisa Goldman provide a comprehensive overview of adjuvant therapy from both a medical and personal perspective. Listen to the discussion on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- Cancer Straight Talk Podcast (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | Demystifying Clinical Trials: A Comprehensive Guide to The Science of Hope
Get answers to the most common questions surrounding clinical trials from Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes and Dr. Alex Drilon, Chief of MSK’s Early Drug Development Service. In this discussion, they debunk top misconceptions and fears associated with clinical trials and explain how clinical trials can transform patient outcomes. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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